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Ivory Halo Dogwood

Specifics

Plant Type:     Deciduous shrub

Zone:     3-7

Height:     4-6 feet

Spread:     4-6 feet

Light:     Full sun to partial shade

Soil:     Best grown in fertile, organically rich, moist, well drained soil

Uses:     Group plantings, borders, hedges, woodland garden, privacy screen.  Red stems add winter interest

Flower:     Creamy white flowers in spring turn to light colored berries in summer.  Berries attract a variety of birds.

Foliage:     Variegated leaves with light green centers and white edges.

Pruning:     Prune in late winter or early spring to help promote new growth.  The newest growth offers a more vibrant red stem

Deer Resistance:     Rarely damaged